New England Patriots wide receiver Brandon Lloyd visited LowellHigh School recently on behalf of the $978 million, 59,900-memberJeanne D'Arc Credit Union and the National Financial EducatorsCouncil's Money XLive. Lloyd toured the building escorted bystudent ambassadors and then spoke to more than 150 studentsgathered for a financial education presentation.

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Lloyd, who signed a $12 million deal with the NFL team thisyear, focused on his financial history including early mistakes headvised students to avoid, such as overspending and failing to savefor the future.

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“It's time for you to start preparing yourselves for the world,”Lloyd said. “Once you view money as something that requires labor,you have more respect for it.”

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After the assembly, Lloyd signed autographs, chatted withbusiness students, and enjoyed lunch with students at theMassachusetts high school's restaurant.

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